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06-02-2011, 10:38 AM | #310 |
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So are these VANOS solenoid failures caused by overheating on the track? Or are they preexisting issues that track days make more evident?
EDIT: TurkeyBaster answered my question. Last edited by acdHQK713K; 06-02-2011 at 10:49 AM.. |
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06-02-2011, 11:32 AM | #311 |
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The latter, as you already found out. But just thought I'd throw up my DIY if you're experiencing this prob. Still on topic, as this is one of the common failures that cause limp modes on track
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=486201
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06-02-2011, 12:19 PM | #315 | |
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what cooling mods you looking at plunging into? |
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06-02-2011, 12:29 PM | #316 | |
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Clearly there are other track friendly suspension mods I could do, but its seems more reasonable to get the cooling issue solved in order to get more quality track time. |
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06-02-2011, 12:53 PM | #318 | |
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Stangorang, As far as the solenoid goes and added costs, firechicken99 said it perfectly: "Pay to play." This ain't cheap no matter how you try to slice it. A $150 track day really isn't a $150 track day even when nothing goes wrong. |
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06-02-2011, 12:56 PM | #319 |
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ive been to several track days and never had this issue. I dont think replacing the VANOS is one of those things u need to replace frequently....
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06-02-2011, 12:57 PM | #320 | |
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But replacing those solenoids each track is an expensive problem that truthfully shouldn't be happening. |
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06-02-2011, 01:01 PM | #321 | |
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I had some Porsche friends who I drive with tell me, with a look of disbelief on there face after I would tell them why I all of a sudden slowed down on the track, that BMW should have their pants sued off of them for some of the under-engineering and PR tactics around all of the issues. |
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06-02-2011, 01:04 PM | #322 | |
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Well I will give it a shot. If it breaks it breaks. |
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06-02-2011, 02:51 PM | #329 |
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Im a solid hour+ onto LI. I am just barely getting into this so im going to chalk part of my previous statement up to newbie status
I also should've said access to high profile tracks like laguna and sears point. Ran those tracks on xbox so many times would be a dream to race on!! |
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